Governor Grant Sawyer began his administration in 1959 with a reorganization program designed to streamline services and increase government efficiency. He created the Gaming Control Board early in his administration. Between 1959 and 1965, Governor Sawyer used his power and influence to push the cause of civil rights. He banned discrimination in all phases of state employment and required state contractors to do the same. His dedication to the cause of civil rights and equal justice is the single largest contribution of his administration and his forgotten legacy to post-World War II Nevada. While Sawyer can speak long and passionately on issues, he can laugh at some of his past political positions and the political game of getting elected to office. He speaks candidly about himself, his family, and other prominent politicians, past and present.